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Open Access Recall Attendance After General Anesthesia Versus Oral Conscious Sedation

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Authors: Salazar, Daphne 1 ; Chapple, Andrew G. 2 ; Pilly, Vinay 3 ; Johnson, Jeffrey T. 4 ; 

Source: Pediatric Dentistry, Volume 44, Number 5, September 2022, pp. 326-329(4)

Publisher: American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare recall attendance after dental rehabilitation with general anesthesia versus recall attendance after treatment performed with oral conscious sedation. Methods: This was a retrospective chart review of 733 patients who underwent general anesthesia or oral conscious sedation to complete dental treatment from January 2015 to February 2018. Six hundred patients received general anesthesia (GA), and 133 received oral conscious sedation (OCS). Demographic data, procedural dates, recall attendance, insurance reimbursement, and behavior scores were recorded. Results: A total of 31.8 versus 52.6 percent of the GA versus OCS group attended a periodic examination within one year of their restorative appointment. Conclusions: Oral conscious sedation patients attended periodic examinations within one year more often than general anesthesia patients. Increased mileage distance for both groups decreased the odds that patients would attend a periodic examination.

Keywords: GENERAL ANESTHESIA; PERIODIC EXAM; SEDATION

Document Type: Research Article

Affiliations: 1: Dr. Salazar is in private practice, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Public Health, at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans, New Orleans, La., USA 2: Dr. Chapple is an assistant professor of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans, New Orleans, La., USA 3: Mr. Pilly is a fourth year dental student, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Public Health, at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans, New Orleans, La., USA 4: Dr. Johnson is chair and program director, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Public Health, at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans, New Orleans, La., USA;, Email: [email protected]

Publication date: September 1, 2022

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  • Pediatric Dentistry is the official publication of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and the College of Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. It is published bi-monthly and is internationally recognized as the leading journal in the area of pediatric dentistry. The journal promotes the practice, education and research specifically related to the specialty of pediatric dentistry. This peer-reviewed journal features scientific articles, case reports and abstracts of current pediatric dental research.
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